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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| ANATOMY (MEDICINE) (PhD) | |
| Code | ANA628 |
| Name | Identification in Forensic Anthropology |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. AHMET KÜRŞAD AÇIKGÖZ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to define forensic anthropology, evaluate the importance of identification in forensic anthropology and examine the methods used in identification.
Course Content
The course provides a definition of Forensic Anthropology and aims to examine and differentiate methods of forensic identification, gender, age and height estimation.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Resources
Current articles and online resources
Notes
Additional readings will be given as part of the course.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Define forensic anthropology. |
| LO02 | Distinguish the importance of identification in forensic anthropology. |
| LO03 | Gender estimation distinguishes in the prepubertal period. |
| LO04 | Gender estimation distinguishes during adulthood. |
| LO05 | Distinguishes age estimation in childhood. |
| LO06 | Distinguish between age estimation in young adulthood and adulthood. |
| LO07 | Examines height estimation using anatomical methods. |
| LO08 | Examines height estimation using mathematical methods. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops and deepens the current and advanced level knowledge of anatomy via unique thoughts or researches at a level of proficiency, find out original definitions that will bring innovation in the field of anatomy. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the interdisciplinary interactions related to anatomy; analyze, synthesize and evaluates original and new thoughts. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the usage of tool, devices and instruments requiered for knowledge and technologies about anatomy and related disciplines. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains importance of ethical rules and principles for individual and societies. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines frequently used statistical methods in anatomy and related disciplines. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates and uses new knowlegde about anatomy via systematic approach. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a new thoughts, method and designment/application which is brings innovation in anatomy or implements a known thoughts, method and designment/application in different fields, investigates, comprehends, designs, adapts, implements an original topic. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Writes the report of his reaearch which he/she participated and publishes/presents in peer-reviewed national/international journals or scientific meeting. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes an critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and analytical thoughts. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses scientific research methods at an advanced level in their studies. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes necessary investigations by using tool, devices and instruments required for knowledge and technologies about anatomy and related disciplines at an advanced level, develops a new and creative solutions for problems. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Leads the solutions of problems regarding anatomy and related disciplines. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Performs the statistical analysis to evaulate scientific paper, publishes/presents in peer-reviewed national/international journals. | |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops the evidence based new methods and thoughts about anatomy by utilizing mechanisms of creative, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Implements vocational development and life-long learning principles related to anatomy field in his/her studies. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Communicates effectively and competently with specialists about the anatomy and related fields during discussion while defending original thoughts of his/her | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Discusses and makes visually, written and orally communication by using the C1 level for Common European Framework of Reference for Languages at an advanced level. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Communicates functionally by using mechanisms of ethical and strategic desicion for solving encountered problems, contributes to be and maintain process of information society by presenting scientific, technological, social and cultural advancements related to anatomy. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Chooses accurately statistical methods, implements, discusses accurately for his/her studies anatomy and related disciplines and analyzes-synthesize within the scope of ethical rules. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the current developments and knowledge regar ding anatomy field for the benefits of the children, families, national values and societies in accordance with the facts of country. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is forensic anthropology | Relevant textbook and resource review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Identification and its importance | Relevant textbook and resource review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Sex estimation: In prepubertal period | Relevant textbook and resource review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Sex prediction: During adulthood | Relevant textbook and resource review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | DNA analysis in gender prediction | Relevant textbook and resource review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Age estimate: In childhood | Relevant textbook and resource review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Age estimation: Young adulthood and adulthood | Relevant textbook and resource review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing a presentation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Sözlü Sınav |
| 9 | Height estimation: Anatomical method | Relevant textbook and resource review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Height estimation: Mathematical method | Relevant textbook and resource review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Brief overview of forensic odontology | Relevant textbook and resource review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Forensic traumatology | Relevant textbook and resource review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Facial reconstruction | Relevant textbook and resource review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Facial reconstruction and discussion | Relevant textbook and resource review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | General review and mid-term evaluation | Relevant textbook and resource review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing a presentation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Sözlü Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing a presentation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 143 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,72 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||